In an ideal situation, preemptive use of homecare services as a preventative measure can avert or reduce catastrophic illness or injury, e.g. hiring a caregiver for an unstable elderly person, before he/she falls and sustains an injury or fracture, becomes a huge blessing in averting pain and suffering as well as financial and emotional cost for the client, his/her family.

Also see our introduction to homecare for newcomers.

Initial Planning

• Care provided when and where it is needed
• A free on-site evaluation and safety screening, review of routine and emergency procedures
• Customized care plans, developed by RN/LPN and other managers
• A Caregiver is carefully matched to the client based on care needs, personality and location
• A simple agreement form authorizing At Home to care for your loved one
• Affordable and competitive rates
  

Ongoing Care

• Supervisory visits are routine to closely monitor the caregiver/client relationship
• Flexible 6 hour, full day, weekly, 24/7 care available
• Ongoing assessments and recommendations are made to the care as needs change

Sample Services

1. Personal Care
   
   • Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing
   • Incontinence care and personal hygiene
   • Mobility, ambulation, transfers, exercise
   • Medication reminders, assistance
   • Monitor and encourage nutrition and fluid intake
2. Companionship and Safety
   • Accompany and encourage activities
   • Social stimulation / avoid isolation
   • Fall prevention, safety, decrease risk factors
   • Monitor well-being
   • Peace of mind, comfort
3. Homemaking Assistance
   • Meal planning and preparation
   • Linen changes and laundry
   • Light housekeeping
   • Errands, shopping, outings
   • Accompany to medical appointments
   • Prescription pick-up